On CDC estimates, Homeland is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Homeland trails California on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homeland
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Homeland
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.6% across California. Obesity is also above the state: 41.3%, vs 27.8% across California. In all, Homeland runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Homeland
51.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
More Homeland adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Homeland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Homeland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Homeland is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #789 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 47% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Homeland’s median household income is $60,404; among the 9,034 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Homeland adults…
Homeland runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Homeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Homeland
No hospital or community health center in Homeland itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Homeland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Homeland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Homeland runs above California.
2 in 5 Homeland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27% of Homeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Homeland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland | D | 41.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Green Acres | C− | 40.6% | 13% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Homeland adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Homeland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Homeland is better than California on 0 and worse on 24; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Homeland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Homeland | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.3%30–36.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17–21.1 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%17–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%36.8–45.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14.1–17.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38%35.1–40.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36.6–42.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.9–30.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.4%17.9–25.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13–17.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.4%31.6–39.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11.3–15.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%36.3–44.7 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.4%16.2–22.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%68.5–74.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.1%47.7–54.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.7%80.5–84.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%70.1–75.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.5%51.1–59.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%67.9–80.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.6–26 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.6%34–41.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.9–32.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.6%25.9–33.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.5%20.7–26.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%12.5–16.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27%23.5–30.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.4%39.7–47.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.4%20.1–25 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%17.9–22.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%11–14 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Homeland
Is Homeland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Homeland is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #789 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Homeland?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.8% and 45.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Homeland?
Menifee Global Medical Center in Sun City, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Homeland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Homeland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.2–22.7%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Homeland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homeland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.